E’ the first museum in the world dedicated to the history of those students who, over eight centuries ago, right in Bologna, established common rules of coexistence and self-government, devising rituals and ceremonies that became founding elements of their identity. It aims to promote knowledge of the changes that have occurred in the figure of the student over the centuries, through the illustration of the different aspects that have characterized their developments in various European countries: student mobility, associations, material life, the value of meritocracy, sports activities, the late admission of women to universities, political commitment, original aspects of student culture (newspapers, music, theater, festivals). Established on the second floor of Palazzo Poggi, the museum (which also functions as an archive and library) thus illustrates the history of the presence and traditions of students in major European university cities from their origins to today, through materials from ancient archival collections, donations, or purchases from antique dealers. It continues to grow especially thanks to donations from every European city. It houses student documents and those related to the development of student traditions from all times and origins over a long chronological period ranging from the 13th century to 1968 and beyond. It exhibits photographs, diplomas, memorabilia, objects, books, newspapers, films, medals, posters, postcards, alongside a wide multimedia apparatus.
Information about the European Student Museum
Via Zamboni, 33,
40121 Bologna (Bologna)
051238602
gianpaolo.brizzi@unibo.it
https://www.archiviostorico.unibo.it/museostud
Source: MIBACT
